Here are 5 research topics that you can consider for your MS in Civil Structural Engineering:

• The use of recycled materials in structural engineering:

This topic explores the use of recycled materials, such as concrete, steel, and plastics, in the construction of new structures. It also investigates the challenges and benefits of using recycled materials, and the potential environmental impacts of their use.

• The development of new sustainable materials for structural engineering:

This topic focuses on the development of new materials that are more sustainable than traditional materials, such as concrete and steel. These materials could be made from renewable resources, such as bamboo or flax, or they could be designed to have a lower environmental impact.

• The use of biomimetics in structural engineering:

Biomimetics is the study of nature and the application of its principles to engineering. This topic explores the use of biomimetics to develop new sustainable materials and structures. For example, engineers have been inspired by the way that trees grow to develop new types of concrete that are stronger and more durable.

• The design of resilient structures:

This topic focuses on the design of structures that can withstand extreme events, such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes. Sustainable materials can play a role in the design of resilient structures by making them stronger, lighter, and more adaptable to change.

• The life cycle assessment of structural materials:

This topic evaluates the environmental impact of structural materials over their entire life cycle, from the extraction of raw materials to the disposal of the structure. This information can be used to select the most sustainable materials for a particular project.

These are just a few ideas for research topics in sustainable structural engineering. The specific topic that you choose will depend on your interests and the availability of resources. However, any of these topics would be a good way to make a contribution to the field of sustainable engineering.

Dear Zeeshan,

You can try Bamboo as reinforcement in concrete. Refer my papers.

I am suggesting a topic " Bamboo reinforced concrete beam using high strength concrete"

Dear Mr. Zeeshan Ilyas,

My suggestion to you is considering selection of the topic of seismic isolation systems. I have developed unique concepts of such systems for construction of new and retrofitting of existing buildings. Seismic isolation (laminated rubber-steel bearings, LRSBs) gives to buildings the high reliability and allows to significantly reduce the cost of construction or retrofitting in my country - Armenia. I am implementing LRSBs already almost 30 years in the buildings with various bearing structures (RC frame, stone-masonry, large panel, steel, etc.) and I am doing retrofitting of existing buildings by seismic (base and roof) isolation without interruption of the use of these buildings.

Best regards,

Mikayel Melkumyan

Doctor of Sciences (Engineering), Professor

Academician of the Saint-Petersburg Arctic Academy of Sciences

Academician of the Athens Institute for Education and Research

President of the Armenian Association for Earthquake Engineering

Vice-President of the International Association of CIS Countries on Base Isolation

Member of the USA Association for Science and Technology

Foreign member of the Research Center of Seismic Resistant Structures of the Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo

Eminent Expert of the Committee of Eminent Experts in International Research Base of Seismic Mitigation and Isolation of Gansu Province in China

Founder of the "Save the Yerevan Schools From Earthquakes" foundation

Director of the "Melkumyan Seismic Technologies" LLC

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Thank you for your kind Suggestions and guidance

I would say it is better to consider the sustainable use of materials rather than whether a single material is sustainable. Tink about what function you need your material(s) to have and then draw up key performance indicators associated with the function, e.g. strength, durability, carbon footprint, cost, etc. You could then rate various materials against these KPIs.

Hi Dear Zeeshan

My phd thesis is about wood scrimber composite. it is one of the best material for your research.

Mehdi Arefkhani, Ph.D.candidate, Wood-based Composites, Department of Wood and Paper Sciences and Technology, Faculty of Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of TEHRAN, Karaj, Iran E-mail: [email protected]

You can go through this article "Engineered Bamboo and Bamboo reinforced concrete elements as sustainable building materials: a review, 2023, Construction and Building Materials